Shogunate Japan (Intro)

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Shogunate

Japan Japan is made up of four main islands, Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu & Hokkaido, and over 3000 smaller islands. Only just over 11% is consideredfarmable, the remainder is mountainous, forested or inhabited. This is the city of Heian-Kyo, it was built in 794 and was Japan's capital for over 1000 years (today it is known as Kyoto). It had a central boulevard connecting the royal palace and the cities markets. The nobility lived closest to the palace. No written referencesrelating to Japan. It is believed the Japanesepeople lived in tribal communities. 600 - 1160 AD Gradual development of small, independent states. Society becomes more organised. Social hierarchy develops. Medieval Japan: #Controlled by Shogunate#Emperor becomes symbolic#Battles rage over controlof territories# Borders closed 1630's for 200 years 1100 - 1800's Mongols attack, bringing23 000 soldiers and 800ships. Many die but no one side claims victory. 1274 First contact withEurope. 1336 Pre57 AD 300 - 600 AD Haiku: A short poem of a keenly observed moment that relates to nature or human nature.Structure:* 3 Lines* Lines 1,2,3 have 5,7,5 syllables respectively.* Unrhymed

Example:An ancient pondA frog jumps in the waterThe splash of water Classical Japan (Heinan age): # Time when many of Japan's foundations were laid.# A break from China, they develop their own distinct culture.# Art & literature flourish. "The Great Wave"HokusaiWoodblock Print Where is Japan?